This blog will detail 1,000 video hikes in Southern California. By Southern California, I am drawing a line from San Luis Obispo to the Nevada Border. Anything south of that line will be declared "Southern California". In a way, it is a personal challenge to do so many hikes. Mainly, however, it is my way of showcasing how many hiking opportunities there really are right in our own geographic back yard. As a blog, it serves as a companion piece to my Youtube channel "Mike On The Trail". It is also a work in progress, as I don't actually have 1,000 edited videos completed. This will take effort for quite some time before it is declared done. Even then, there will still be more out there. Here's to hiking and all the positive effects it has had on my life...and possibly yours!
Saturday, June 11, 2022
#124 Ontario Peak
Looking toward Ontario Peak after passing Icehouse Saddle.
Icehouse Canyon is the gateway to some of the highest peaks in the San Gabriel Range. Ontario Peak is one of these options. I personally prefer to give each major Peak it's own day, rather than combining them all on the same hike.
Approaching Ontario Peak.
Because if that, I still need to go back to video Cucamonga Peak and Bighorn Peak, when the time comes. Both are neighboring peaks with their own unique final approach.
Bighorn Peak.
Each Peak requires ascending the rock filled Canyon to reach Icehouse Saddle. From there, the hiked ng route breaks off into four directions. For Ontario Peak, I turned right and continued elevating to Ontario Ridge. On the ridge, Bighorn Peak is to the left, while Ontario Peak is still not visible yo the right. I turned right and elevated on the ridge.
Ontario Peak summit.
I passed "Fake" Ontario Peak (which I visited on the way back). Beyond, the true summit appeared. I managed to reach the summit soon after, where a large hiking group was congregating. I managed to get my summit time, though.
Getting ready to visit "Fake" Ontario Peak.
I returned the same way, for a typical long and rugged outing that accompanies any visit to Icehouse Canyon.
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